Pilots should not be complacent when running through the preflight checklist, the NTSB says. Credit: Yacobchuk/Getty Images At times, pilots have made "rote" callouts—acting out of habit rather than ...

Following heavy rain, an incorrect fuel sumping procedure (belly sump before wing tanks) during preflight allowed water to re-accumulate in the aircraft's fuel system, despite no water being initially ...

Pilots should always use checklists, regardless of experience level, to ensure systematic checks and safe operation; it's not a crutch but a tool for consistent performance. Checklists should be ...

The FAA’s 'Safety Wire' reminds pilots and maintenance technicians that failure to properly secure aircraft components can compromise powerplant and control system operation, leading to system and ...

Complacency, inadequate instruction, and the two-fisted technique can become real issues.

The pilots of a business jet that made an emergency landing in Connecticut last March after the plane made a violent, uncontrolled maneuver, leading to a passenger suffering fatal injuries, reportedly ...